Jaguars waive Jabbar Muhammad after strong preseason performances
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 6:23 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars waived cornerback Jabbar Muhammad on August 30, 2026, despite his impressive showing during the preseason. Muhammad recorded a team-high six tackles in Week 1 and matched that again in Week 2. He was expected to contend for a spot on the final roster after spending last season on the practice squad. Other teams now have 24 hours to claim him, or he could return to Jacksonville's practice squad for another year.
- •Jabbar Muhammad waived by the Jaguars on August 30, 2026.
- •He made a strong impression with six tackles in Week 1.
- •Claiming opportunities open for other NFL teams for 24 hours.
- •Muhammad was on Jaguars' practice squad last season.
- 6:23 AMYahoo Sports — Was CB Jabbar Muhammad the Jaguars Most Surprising Cut?
- 3:32 PMYahoo Sports — Jabbar Muhammad waived by Jaguars despite promising preseason
"After spending his entire rookie season on the practice squad, the talented CB showed significant improvement this offseason and looked like a roster lock. Surprisingly, the Jaguars decided to subject Muhammad to waivers.
"Ex-Ducks cornerback Jabbar Muhammad made waves with his play during the preseason, but was waived on Sunday by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 6:23 AMWas CB Jabbar Muhammad the Jaguars Most Surprising Cut?
After spending his entire rookie season on the practice squad, the talented CB showed significant improvement this offseason and looked like a roster lock. Surprisingly, the Jaguars decided to subject Muhammad to waivers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 3:32 PMJabbar Muhammad waived by Jaguars despite promising preseason
Ex-Ducks cornerback Jabbar Muhammad made waves with his play during the preseason, but was waived on Sunday by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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